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Vanessa Milne
Vanessa Milne is a health and parenting writer who lives in Toronto with her two young children.
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Family health
School closures, self-isolation and social distancing—what parents need to know
How do you self-isolate when you have a family?
6 minutes
Baby sleep
The 2-3-4 nap schedule that will get your baby to sleep
Parents swear by this regular nap routine that promises to help finally nail down a baby’s sleep schedule with naps separated by 2, 3 and 4 hours.
4 minutes
Family health
Here's how to decide if you should cancel your March Break trip because of coronavirus
Many families are struggling to decide whether to cancel their travel plans amid the spread of COVID-19. Here's what to consider when making your decision.
6 minutes
Family life
Your desire for your kid to achieve could be majorly affecting their mental health
But it's not easy to scale back your expectations. Here are some ways to tone down the high pressure parenting and still encourage your kids to do well.
8 minutes
Colic
How I survived my baby’s colic
Every night, my son would start wailing, and he’d cry for hours and hours. Colic was making us both miserable. Here’s the one thing I found that helped.
5 minutes
Breastfeeding
What cold medicine is safe while breastfeeding?
We asked the experts about the safety of cold and flu medications and natural remedies while breastfeeding. Here’s what you can take and what you can’t.
7 minutes
Parenting
How to manage your baby or toddler's sleep schedule over the holidays
All the travel and family events this time of year can mean missed naps and bedtimes for your kids. Here's how to manage sleep schedules over the holidays.
10 minutes
Kids health
How serious is the flu in kids, really?
Catching the flu could mean just a mild cough and slight fever, but sometimes, flu in kids can be really serious. Here's what you need to know.
8 minutes
Baby health
The 12 most dangerous baby products
Lots of popular baby gear items can pose a safety threat, especially if used incorrectly. Do you own any of these items?
9 minutes
Kids health
Should you worry that sunscreen ingredients could be entering your kid’s bloodstream?
A new FDA study may lead to some sunscreens being taken off store shelves. That's because unsafe ingredients in sunscreen may enter kids' bloodstreams.
6 minutes
Family
When your parents suck as grandparents
The baby's finally here, but your parents (or your in-laws) aren't turning out to be the grandparents you had envisioned.
10 minutes
Family health
7 things grandparents do that aren't safe for kids
Grandparents mean well, but with new research coming out all the time, you might need to update them on these baby safety guidelines.
4 minutes
Pregnancy health
Yes, it's safe to eat Brie when pregnant
There are many things you have to give up when pregnant, but Brie and other soft cheeses are back on the menu—if you follow this one rule to keep them safe.
2 minutes
Women's health
Researchers may have found the true cause of PCOS
PCOS is the most common hormonal problem in women, and a leading cause of infertility, but what’s causing it has always been a mystery.
3 minutes
Trying to conceive
When to talk to your doctor about your fertility issues
Been trying to get pregnant for a while without success? Here’s when you should see a doctor and what you can expect from the appointment.
4 minutes
Trying to conceive
Can being overweight interfere with your chances of getting pregnant?
Excess weight can prevent you from getting pregnant. Learn what’s going on with your ovulation and what you can do to boost your chances of conceiving.
4 minutes
Trying to conceive
What is a Chemical Pregnancy?
In the early days of pregnancy, miscarriages are common. Here’s what to know about these chemical pregnancies that can still show up on a pregnancy test.
6 minutes
Trying to conceive
5 health problems that could be affecting your fertility
If you have been trying to get pregnant without success, an underlying health issue could be to blame. Here are five common issues to have on your radar.
4 minutes
Trying to conceive
Why you should see a doctor before trying to have a baby
Thinking of having a baby? Checking in with your doctor before you get pregnant can ensure a healthy start for your future baby.
4 minutes
Infertility
What are the long-term effects of fertility drugs?
Many women and experts worry that taking fertility drugs can cause cancer, pregnancy complications and more. Here's what you need to know.
6 minutes
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